Mammoth’s Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza promises an incomparable lineup of musical talent and a grand tasting of craft brews from around the country beginning Aug.1 through Aug. 4 outdoors among the pines at Sam’s Wood Site in Mammoth Lakes.

Mammoth’s Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza promises an incomparable lineup of musical talent and a grand tasting of craft brews from around the country beginning Aug.1 through Aug. 4 outdoors among the pines at Sam’s Wood Site in Mammoth Lakes.

Festival goers can unwind, kick back and relax at Sunday’s Soulful Hangover Party (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) with gospel music legend Mavis Staples; award-winning blues master John Hammond; and R&B soul singer Rube Velle and the Soulphonics.

The festival opens once again on Thursday, Aug. 1, with free admission at the Thursday Night Bluesapalooza Jam Fest, featuring returning Aussie world blues performer Harper & Midwest Kind with special guest The Bald Eagles.

On Saturday, the Mammoth Festival of Beers Grand Tasting (12 p.m. to 5 p.m.) features over 70 of the country’s best craft breweries.

Advance tickets are on sale now. Tickets are available online at www.vallitix.com or www.MammothBluesBrewsFest.com; by phone at 888-825-5484; and locally at the Mammoth Brewing Company Tasting Room (walk-in only) at 94 Berner Street in Mammoth Lakes.